Addiction Nurse – LPN

Jobtailor; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a skilled nurse to administer medications, perform assessments, and document in the EMR within a multidisciplinary team. You will ensure drug safety, monitor vital signs, and educate patients on treatments while maintaining HIPAA compliance.

The role involves coordinating with physicians, scheduling visits, and keeping precise medication inventory. A current nursing license and relevant experience are required, with openness to collaboration and rapid adaptation to a dynamic

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience, preferably in drug/alcohol or psychiatric setting.
• Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN), BSN, or LPN with State Medication Administration Certification.
• State Licensed Practical Nursing License required.

Responsibilities

• Administer and dispense medications and injections according to nursing practice.
• Manage patient medication preselection and drug administration.
• Perform initial inductions and provide medical services as needed.
• Conduct assessments and monitor vital signs for dose changes.
• Educate patients regarding treatment, health, and safety policies.
• Schedule appointments and document no-shows in the system.
• Sign and process physician orders.
• Enter notes in the EMR and input flags.
• Maintain, monitor, and reconcile medication inventory.
• Follow HIPAA and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Medication Administration

Patient Assessment

EMR Documentation

Vital Sign Monitoring

Medication Inventory Management

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with State Medication Administration Certification

Tools

EMR

MS Office Suite

Job description

• Administer and dispense medication and injections according to accepted nursing practice guidance
• Manage patient medication preselection and drug administration
• Perform initial inductions and provide medical services as needed
• Conduct assessments and monitor vital signs for dose changes
• Educate patients regarding treatment, health, and safety policies
• Schedule appointments and document no-shows in the system
• Attend required meetings, including on-site staff meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings
• Sign and process physician orders
• Enter notes in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and input flags
• Maintain, monitor, and reconcile medication inventory
• Follow necessary regulatory and company compliance requirements, including HIPAA
• Complete documentation using the designated EMR

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience, preferably in drug/alcohol or psychiatric setting
• Associates Degree in Nursing (NDA), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with State Medication Administration Certification
• State Licensed Practical Nursing License required
• Highly empathetic and compassionate
• Competent at working with a diverse population of colleagues and patients
• Able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment
• Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency
• Adaptable and agile within a dynamic work environment
• Comfortable operating in multiple systems for communication and documentation, including EMR and MS Office Suite
• High degree of integrity and compliance with work standards and regulatory requirements
• Familiarity with HIPAA 42-CFR Part 2 desired
• Prior experience with harm reduction a plus

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in administering medications and injections, conducting patient assessments, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards such as HIPAA. Proficient in using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) for documentation and communication within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Medication Administration
• Patient Assessment
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Management
• State Licensed Practical Nursing License
• HIPAA Compliance

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Medication Administration
• Patient Assessment
• Documentation in EMR
• Vital Sign Monitoring
• Medication Inventory Management

Soft Skills

• Empathy
• Collaboration
• Attention to Detail
• Adaptability
• Integrity

Certifications & Qualifications

• State Medication Administration Certification
• Licensed Practical Nursing License

Industry Keywords

• Drug/Alcohol Setting
• Psychiatric Setting
• Harm Reduction
• HIPAA
• 42-CFR Part 2

Tools & Technologies

• Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• MS Office Suite